Argentine Pass Trailhead

Location

RangeFront Range

Elevation11,050'

Lat/Lon39.60866, -105.79999

14ersGrays Peak, Torreys Peak

Road Difficulty

3 Easy 4WD/AWD, good clearance

Easy 4WD (good clearance recommended) up to the gate closure near Shoe Basin mine.

Driving Directions

This trailhead is used to access both Argentine Pass and Horseshoe Basin. Take U.S. 6 to the west end of Keystone. If you are driving east on U.S. 6, take the exit for Montezuma Road before U.S. 6 begins its climb to Loveland Pass. If you are driving west (from Loveland Pass), turn left into the River Run area of the Keystone Ski Resort. Take another quick left and drive a bit to get to the Montezuma Road. Drive ~4.3 miles on the Montezuma road and turn left on the 260 (dirt) road. There is a large parking area at the start of this road. From the parking area, drive 4.5 miles along Peru Creek to the Argentine Pass trailhead at 11,050', just below the Shoe Basin Mine. The road is gated beyond the trailhead.

On-Site Info

ParkingParking area has room for 15 cars. After that you'll have to park along the road.

CampingDispersed camping along Peru Creek but it's popular on the weekend. No good camping spots near the trailhead parking.

Restrooms?No

Fees?No

Photos

Winter Access

The Peru Creek (260) road is closed at the start.

Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook

Status Updates
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6/13/2025 Posted On: 6/13/2025 By: ericahlstedt Info: Road is open to the trailhead. Bumpy and rough. Lots of puddles.	1
7/6/2024 Posted On: 7/7/2024 By: scottw3 Info: The gate at the start of the CR260 was open on 7/6/24. Rough road, but easily managed with Subaru. Plenty of parking at TH.
6/26/2024 Posted On: 6/26/2024 By: mijoflynn Info: The Peru Creek road opened on 11 June, then closed again because of high water. It's back open now, and clear all the way to the Argentine Pass TH. Bumpy, but clear.	3		2
6/17/2024 Posted On: 6/18/2024 By: mattjack Info: This trailhead offers an out of the way and more seculded route up Grays and Torreys. However it has been made much more difficult by the addition of a gate across the road 4+ miles below the trailhead blocking access to Argentine Pass route. So it adds another 8+ miles to this route.
6/16/2024 Posted On: 6/16/2024 By: SionaRW35 Info: Gate at Peru Creek Rd still closed 4.6 miles shy of Argentine Pass TH
6/16/2024 Posted On: 6/16/2024 By: ktfoote628 Info: Gate was closed at the start of 260/ Peru Creek Road from the Keystone side today (6/16/2024) with a sign that said "Road closed for hazardous conditions". I walked the first 2 miles and the road looked in good shape but not sure when they plan to open the gate!
8/27/2023 Posted On: 8/27/2023 By: Dayute Info: Went up 248.1 to 724.1 up to Argentine Pass from the Guanella side today. Was in pretty rough shape compared to when I did it a few years ago. Only Jeeps and lifted Toyotas at the top. Would not recommend AWD this year.
8/20/2023 Posted On: 8/19/2024 By: RickyDavis Info: Done in a stock Silverado w/ street tires up to the mine. The most heinous part is definitely the gatekeeper right off Guanella Pass road
8/7/2023 Posted On: 8/8/2023 By: Ed_Groves Info: The road to the trailhead had quite a few holes especially in the first half mile or so. There were some bumpy areas and rocks sticking up but overall it was easy work for a 4wd, or an AWD. There were also cars at the trailhead when I finished hiking Mt. Edwards.
7/1/2023 Posted On: 7/5/2023 By: swilson753 Info: Road is dry to the gate. This is pretty easy for a 3 rating. There was a Civic at the TH. I'd say it's high clearance helpful 2WD more than easy 4WD.
6/12/2023 Posted On: 6/12/2023 By: sarahmariekirk Info: Argentine Pass TH is basically dry up to about .25 before the summer TH. The road is rutted out but doable if you have good tires and some clearance. My Jeep handled it great and so did my friend in his Subaru CrossTrek. Go slow and you will have no issues! Some postholes have filled with water after the recent rains so not sure how deep they are. Plenty of camping along the road as well.
9/23/2022 Posted On: 9/26/2022 By: disco_diner Info: Drove to 4wd parking area in a 2006 Suburu Legacy(5.9 clearance). Never scraped but it took a long time each way. Lots of significant pot holes but ways around them if you are careful. Probably wont be driving down a road like that in the suburu again but yeah, this is for the person debating on trying or not. Otherwise, beautiful area and great trails. Did Edwards>Argentine Peak.
8/17/2022 Posted On: 8/17/2022 By: Istoodupthere Info: Tons of large water filled potholes that will slow you down. Any suv/crossover would make it. Passenger cars would probably scrape. 8 vehicles in lot including mine, which is all the lot can handle until you have to start parking in awkward spots
6/13/2022 Posted On: 6/13/2022 By: rudi32 Info: Rough 2WD I parked at ~10,900, right before the road essentially turns into 4WD		1
6/3/2022 Posted On: 6/3/2022 By: Frontrangeskier Info: Road is good all the way to the Leavenworth Mine site. After that the road to the pass is completely impassable due to snow.

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